News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 June
to Saturday 3 July 2004
Petrochem majors put trust in Brook Motors
Brook Crompton UK manufacturing facilities have passed demanding quality audits by two major international petrochemical project customers, American Aramco and Snamprogetti of Italy
News from Brook Crompton ( 2 July 2004)
Where conductivity is key
The InduMax P CLS 50 inductive conductivity sensor from Endress+Hauser is robust and reliable, giving inductive measurement and complete galvanic isolation from the process Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 2 July 2004)
New DeviceNet enabled panel meters
The new DeviceNet enabled family of digital panel meters now available from London Electronics is ideal for most process measurements, because they accept a wide range of input sensors and signals
News from London Electronics ( 2 July 2004)
Metroval measure up with chemical injection meters
Litre Meter is pleased to announce the first order for Brazilian National Oil giant Petrobras via their new distributor Metroval Ltd of Sao Paolo, for VFF low flow chemical injection metering systems
News from Litre Meter ( 2 July 2004)
New assembly plant puts Mono on the map in China
Mono has become the first major European manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps and macerating equipment to establish an assembly and stock-holding plant in Shanghai, China
News from Mono Pumps ( 2 July 2004)
ATEX showcase at HazardEx Regional events
Phoenix Contact will use the six Regional HazardEx events to showcase new products for use in hazardous environments, including rail mounting terminals, power supplies for Zone 2 and interface devices
News from Phoenix Contact ( 2 July 2004)
Oil moisture and particle analysis goes wireless
Parker Hannifin has added the power of Bluetooth to its MS100 Moisture Sensor and its range of portable particle analysers for hydraulic oils and lubrication systems Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 2 July 2004)
Compact HMI offers cost effective high performance
Rockwell Automation introduces the PanelView Plus 400 and 600, a range of compact human machine interfaces offering the performance normally offered only by larger, more costly operator terminals
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 July 2004)
Schenectady goes live with ERP solution from Ross
Schenectady International (SII), a global manufacturer of alkylphenols, electronic chemicals and phenolic resins, has gone live with an ERP solution from Ross Systems
News from Ross ( 2 July 2004)
Teamwork training programme material now available
New teamwork training programmeme materials now available to businesses: this one-day training course prepares people to work with others in ways that elevate the success of all
News from Vital Enterprises ( 2 July 2004)
A code for self lay of water mains and services
WRc have published a Code of Practice for the Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services: England and Wales to assist developers and contractors in all aspects of self lay for their development sites
News from WRc ( 2 July 2004)
Acceleration measurement and alarm level switch
HEA acceleration sensor modules offer monitoring of acceleration over a 50g range: these modules use the new ACA303 sensor to detect acceleration in 1, 2 or 3 axes
News from Active Switch and Sensor ( 1 July 2004)
Universal network controller for automation
In enterprise information automation, enterprises face the problem of integrating the existing DCS control information, field information and enterprise information management seamlessly Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) ( 1 July 2004)
Express-delivery motors and drives catalogue
Baldor Europe has released a new FREE 36-page catalogue overviewing its industrial motors and drives service - supported by large and comprehensive local stockholdings Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 1 July 2004)
Food and dairy processing expanding in Europe
Blackwater have a specific range of products designed to meet the stringent standards set by the food and dairy processing industries in Europe, with innovative and proven quality products
News from Blackwater Engineering ( 1 July 2004)
CPC enhances customer service in Europe
Colder Products Company (CPC), a leading provider of controlled performance connections, is announcing the launch of CPC Europe to enhance the ease and level of service to customers in the region
News from Colder Products ( 1 July 2004)
Rosemount tank radar gauge in sticky applications
The Rosemount 5600 radar gauge from Emerson Process Management demonstrates reliable performance in the stickiest applications, using advanced signal processing and smart echo tracking features Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 1 July 2004)
Automation upgrade by Plug-In system migration
The Dakota Gasification Company selects Foxboro as automation partner for 5-year programme, to upgrade Honeywell and Bailey DCS to the I/A Series automation platform using a system migration approach
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 1 July 2004)
Improved short DBSE motor to gearbox coupling
The latest short DBSE (distance between shaft ends) coupling design from John Crane brings important new benefits to any application where traditional gear-type and grid couplings have been used
News from Crane EAA ( 1 July 2004)
OPC User Group meeting scheduled for October 2004
The Global OPC Users Group, the first meeting of its kind, is taking place on October 7-8, 2004 in Houston, Texas, under the sponsorship of Matrikon: delegates are expected from around the World
News from Matrikon ( 1 July 2004)
Easy to use packaging materials analyser
The new Model 8001 Oxygen Permeation analyser from Systech combines research tool standards of packaging film testing with an easy to use Windows based user interface
News from Systech Instruments ( 1 July 2004)
Software for infrared and Raman microspectroscopy
Thermo Electron Corporation introduces Omnic Atlus 7 software for infrared and Raman microspectroscopy and imaging, integrates data acquisition, spectral processing, and image visualisation
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 1 July 2004)
Pilot trial proves alternative to STW storm tanks
Vexamus Water has completed a successful pilot trial for United Utilities to investigate the treatment of UIDs (Unsatisfactory Intermittent Discharges, or storm flows) from sewage treatment works
News from Vexamus Water ( 1 July 2004)
New Wolflite charger-latch
The Wolflite range of safety handlamps now benefit from a new charger with latching holder/wall holder, developed in association with a number of the major county fire brigades
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company ( 1 July 2004)
New controller provides clear vacuum display
A new Active Digital Controller now available from BOC Edwards provides a clear, long distance digital display of vacuum pressures in industrial, process and scientific applications
News from Edwards (30 June 2004)
New MD for Black and Veatch Contracting
Black and Veatch Contracting, the worldwide water and waste treatment process engineers, has appointed Rosemary Thomas as its new Managing Director: Rosemary steps up from Financial Director
News from Black and Veatch (30 June 2004)
Hothouse calls for more design in the boardroom
Technical Background Article Hothouse Product Development Partners has called for design to become a board level priority for all engineering led companies, following the results of its recent survey
News from Hothouse Product Development Partners (30 June 2004)
L'Oreal keeps just as warm with half the heating
User Application Article Two Spirax Sarco EasiHeat Engineered Systems have replaced a single large hot water boiler to provide space heating at the L'Oreal factory in Wales: each with half the capacity, only one has been used
News from Spirax Sarco (30 June 2004)
USB module cuts the cost of data acquisition
The new PMD-1608FS Personal Measurement Device offers eight channels of high speed simultaneous sampling analogue input at a class leading price of less than GBP300 Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 June 2004)
Opto Tip-over switch offers more stable switching
The miniature RBS310400 Opto Tip-over switch uses a silicon photo transistor and infrared emitting diode internal design to give a signal when the tip-over switch is tipped from the vertical position
News from Active Switch and Sensor (29 June 2004)
Unit detects metal particles in lubricants
The Amot MPD metal detector signals the presence of metal particles, chips or dust in lubricating fluids due to bearing wear or other engine part problems and thereby prevents catastrophic failures Brochure Available
News from AMOT (29 June 2004)
Filter provides superior gel and particle removal
The new Cuno PhotoShield Nylon filter cartridge is a highly retentive membrane filter element designed to provide the highest level of gel and particle removal from photoresist and ancillary chemicals
News from Cuno (29 June 2004)
New E-T-A Electronic Process Sensors catalogue
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has published new 2004/05 editions of its comprehensive CBE (Circuit Breaker for Equipment) and Control Products catalogues, which can be requested free by telephone or email Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (29 June 2004)
ATEX intrinsically-safe pressure calibrator
Fluke has further extended its range of intrinsically safe test tools for use in hazardous environments by the introduction of the new, small yet powerful 718Ex self-contained Pressure Calibrator Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (29 June 2004)
Enclosures make purging for TIG welding easy
Welding of stainless steel, titanium and other exotic or reactive metals often needs to be effected in an inert atmosphere, made easy and cost-effective by the use of simple welding enclosures Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (29 June 2004)
European Sales Manager for Vision Systems
Malvern Instruments has appointed Laurent Lachmanski to the newly established position of European Sales Manager for the company's range of Vision Systems
News from Malvern Instruments (29 June 2004)
Cost-effective OPC interface for fieldbus networks
Matrikon and HMS Industrial Networks today released the OPC Server for Anybus-PCI, a server providing OPC connectivity to Profibus, DeviceNet, and AS-Interface networks
News from Matrikon (29 June 2004)
NSF is 'best bet' for casino gaming machines
User Application Article NSF Controls open frame solenoids have helped casino gaming machine specialists, Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI), become one of the leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of the machines
News from NSF Controls (29 June 2004)
Flow control products get ATEX approval
PVL now offers an extensive range of flow and level switches with ATEX certification, extending the scope for uses of these fluid control products in hazardous, potentially explosive areas Brochure Available
News from PVL (29 June 2004)
Access the entire control network with Rades modem
Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley 9300-Rades Ethernet modem, which gives users dial-in access to an entire Ethernet-based control network, not just a single controller
News from Rockwell Automation (29 June 2004)
Major valve actuator orders for Singapore scheme
Rotork intelligent electric valve actuators have been ordered for installation throughout the liquid processing plant at a giant new waste water treatment plant under construction in Changi, Singapore
News from Rotork Controls (29 June 2004)
Compact vacuum generator and control module
SMC Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation products has announced the release of the ZQ Compact Vacuum Generator and Control Module
News from SMC Corporation of America (29 June 2004)
Improving robotic fluid-dispensing performance
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has introduced the Servo-Ribbon Applicator, an AC Servo-Motor and fluid-dispense valve to robotically position the valve tip at the correct angle to deliver a ribbon
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (29 June 2004)
DataLase Masterbatch will laser-mark plastics
Colour change specialist Sherwood Technology Limited announces the breakthrough development in achieving the satisfactory marking of plastics using low power CO2 lasers
News from DataLase (29 June 2004)
WRc win Innovation Award for unmanned STW project
User Application Article The WRc Portfolio project has been awarded the Gold Innovation Award by Yorkshire Water for the collaborative research project CP109 - Managing the Risk of Failure at Unmanned Sewage Works
News from WRc (29 June 2004)
GSM option added to AquaMaster water meter range
ABB has added GSM technology to its FieldIT AquaMaster electronic water meters, enabling up-to-date total and current water flow information to be remotely collected from anywhere around the world
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 June 2004)
Brodie Meter acquires flowmeter lines from Emerson
Brodie Meter Co has acquired the assets and product lines of the Daniel/Brooks Statesboro facility, including the BiRotor and Oval Gear positive displacement meter lines, strainers and air eliminators
News from Brodie Meter Co (28 June 2004)
The growth of fieldbus in the process industry
Technical Background Article In this article Irwin Hodgkiss of Burkert Fluid Control Systems discusses the use of Fieldbus technology in process control applications, and the training equipment donated to UK based centres.
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (28 June 2004)
Castell Iso-Lok products available in stainless
For use in hostile and corrosive conditions, or for food processing and other clean room environments, Castell Iso-Lok now produces key products in hygienic, easy-to-clean, high polish stainless steel
News from Castell Iso-Lok (28 June 2004)
Strategic co-operation with FIZ Chemie Berlin
Close co-operation of non-profit organisations FIZ Karlsruhe and FIZ Chemie Berlin will strengthen the German scene for scientific and technical information and information services Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (28 June 2004)
IBM and Dassault Systemes to host eighth PLM ECF
Europe's most important PLM forum for manufacturing companies is scheduled for October 12-14 in Paris: the ECF has a comprehensive programme to help manufacturers unleash the business benefits of PLM
News from IBM (28 June 2004)
Andy Pye to judge manus plastic bearing contest
Technical Background Article Designs demonstrating creative and challenging applications resulting in technical advancements and cost reduction can win up to GBP2500, in the manus plastic bearing design contest, ending August 31 Brochure Available
News from Igus (UK) (28 June 2004)
Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics program
ISA has launched its new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics programme, with web info on eligibility requirements, exam dates, key knowledge and skills, and a detailed programme handbook
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (28 June 2004)
Leak-free plugs handle high pressures
High pressure, high temperature manifold applications in the petrochem and offshore oil industry demand metal-to-metal leak-tight seals: Lee Products announces a range of re-usable plugs for this duty Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (28 June 2004)
Benchmarking test case deadlines announced
Max-Serv, the EU-backed virtual support centre for manufacturing excellence reports test case initiatives are delivering strong results, but warns of a deadline for new applications ending in August
News from MAX-SERV (28 June 2004)
Cost effective pressure and temperature gauges
One For Instrumentation Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of cost effective stainless steel pressure gauges (in 50mm, 63mm and 100mm sizes) and temperature gauges
News from One For Instrumentation (28 June 2004)
Bearing materials are 'ship-shape' at Bristol port
User Application Article The Bristol Port Company has reconfirmed confidence in the sealing capabilities of Orkot TLMM and TXMM composite bearing materials, choosing it for upgrades on two gates at the Avonmouth Dock
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (28 June 2004)
PICME plastics seminar scores highly at Eaton
After a recent successful seminar explaining benchmarking, PICME looks forward to the 3rd annual conference for the process industries, once more at Cranfield School of Management, on September 7
News from PICME (28 June 2004)
Rapra urges polymer sector on research initiatives
Technical Background Article The team at Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research house, is urging polymer-based companies to come forward with research proposals that will interest and excite EU fund managers
News from Smithers Rapra (28 June 2004)
Sim-Serv commercial status starts with conference
Sim-Serv, the Virtual Institute for Simulation, established in 2001 with EU support, announces plans to continue operations on a fully commercial basis, and also a one day conference in September
News from Sim-Serv (28 June 2004)
Economy anti-spatter spray gets even tougher
TW, The Works economy weld spatter control treatment, has now been reformulated to perform better and safer: the new, stronger and more effective blend has been branded TW 2004
News from Stevens Industrial Services (28 June 2004)
Seventy years of analytical excellence
Thermo Electron Corporation has a long tradition of innovation in optical emission and x-ray spectroscopy, spanning seven decades of technical innovation
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (28 June 2004)
Environmental business awards scheme
UK manufacturing industry is being encouraged to enter the environmental business awards scheme, particularly those companies in the UK manufacturing, engineering and process control industry sectors
News from AEA Energy & Environment (28 June 2004)
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